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State rights vs. federal supremacy
On this day in 1793, the U. S. Congress passed the first of the fugitive slave acts. These laws required…
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System for background checks fails to detect the mentally ill
First District Congressman Rick Crawford makes no sense when he opposes expanded background checks for people who purchase firearms while…
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Haynes breaks scoring spell, goes on alley-oop spree in blowout
Davon Haynes hasn’t forgotten how to score.Arkansas-Pine Bluff’s explosive power forward, who went scoreless against Southern on Saturday, splashed back…
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Watson Chapel School District launches new millage campaign
The Watson Chapel School District Board of Directors approved district superintendent Danny Hazelwood’s request to again ask voters to approve…
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New legislation filed Monday
LITTLE ROCK — Among legislation filed Monday in the Legislature were:• House Joint Resolution 1003 by Rep. Andrea Lea, R-Russellville:…
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Bill to remove sex offender parole requirements passes Senate
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Senate on Monday unanimously passed a bill that would eliminate mandatory parole requirements for sex…
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Bond set for man who allegedly threatened state trooper
A $25,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly threatened to kill an Arkansas State Trooper.Pine…
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Beebe signs guns-in-church bill, abortion insurance ban
LITTLE ROCK — Gov. Mike Beebe on Monday signed into law legislation authorizing places of worship to decide whether to…
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State official: Racial diversity not part of steel mill deal
LITTLE ROCK — The incentives Arkansas is offering Big River Steel to build a $1.1 billion steel plant in Mississippi…
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Lawmakers to consider guns at college, spending cap
LITTLE ROCK — House committees on Tuesday are expected to consider legislation to authorize college personnel to carry a gun…